Vintage Schwinn Paramount, Reynolds 531 double-butted tubing, full Campy Nuovo Record (NR) components. Not sure what variety Paramount it is, but the serial number (J72162) stamped on the rear dropout verifies that it is a Paramount, circa 1972.
• Frame & fork .... Reynolds 531 db
• Components ….. Full Campy Nuevo Record throughout
• Wheels ……….. Mavic G-40, 27”, straight and true
• Gearing ……..... 12-speed (2x6)
• Size ……..…..... 60cm (23.5”), fits 5-10 to 6-2
• Serial # …...…... J 72162
I bought this Paramount frame from a NorCal Schwinn dealer in the late 1970s. It had been repainted so the decals may not be year-specific. From there I built the bike up with full era-specific Campy NR components: Campy hubs w/ Mavic G-40 rims, NR crank and BB, front and rear NR derailleurs, shifters, pedals, headset, seat post and Brooks saddle.
For its vintage this bike has very few miles on it. It was never my everyday rider, more of a bike used for special occasions. Check out the pics and evaluate for yourself.
Tuned-up and ready to ride. Looking for $1250. I’m in Denton, Tx.